22 replies to this topic

[muskyman]

hey guys,

just picked up my first centerpin, was wondering if anyone had some line recommendations? nothing too expensive, best "bang for your buck" kinda deal.
any suggestions? (for steel)

thanks!

[ALN]

Currently I got myself some cac Dacron and Sufix promix for around 25$? It's pretty good but I have yet to try it out on the water but alot of people are recommending it.

100yrd Darcon
400 yard promix - spooled on aroud 220yards

What reel did you get

[NiagaraSteel]

I'm not using a pin but i know lots of people that and me that uses sufix. Great line, strength, and amazing feel.

[Dopefish905]

Raven or suffix, both cheap and good for differant reasons. 500yards for 10-12bux.

[muskyman]

using a 4.25" centerpin i bought online for about 60 bucks shipped. rod: shimano convergence 12"6 2 piece i bought on sale at sail /> rod and reel im into it for about 135 bucks - not bad considering most entry level pins are around 150 new. having problems with the uploader on the forum, so heres some pics on photobucket of my pin />

http://s1294.beta.ph...697958444330143

if we get a bit more rain i'll be testing her out next week />

whats your pin setup ALN?

[CJR]

Been using suffix siege. I love the line, but it beds like crazy.

Gonna try out p-line cxx once I'm done with this line.

[Spinninreel]

CJR, I hard the Cx is better than the Cxx; not as stiff. I am still using Ande in an 8lb and it seems to do the job.

[ALN]

using a 4.25" centerpin i bought online for about 60 bucks shipped. rod: shimano convergence 12"6 2 piece i bought on sale at sail />/>/> rod and reel im into it for about 135 bucks - not bad considering most entry level pins are around 150 new. having problems with the uploader on the forum, so heres some pics on photobucket of my pin />/>/>

http://s1294.beta.ph...697958444330143

if we get a bit more rain i'll be testing her out next week />/>/>

whats your pin setup ALN?

I got something that was outta my budget but I don't like upgrading over an over cause I learned that the hard way with my aquarium so I got a raven rv9 rod and a okuma shiffield s1002 /> didnt getti try it out yet cause I'm have training for 2 months in school but I heard soo much about it and I love the feel of it already /> I bring it out to the front yard and pretend to cast /> I swear my neighbor thinks I'm crazy doing this at like 6-7 at night

[fishernick]

i use 10lb raven, it was like 15 bucks after taxes for 800+ yards a spool, great strength and value for the money. i love the stuff, dont know if thats helpfull at all.

[NiagaraSteel]

using a 4.25" centerpin i bought online for about 60 bucks shipped. rod: shimano convergence 12"6 2 piece i bought on sale at sail />/> rod and reel im into it for about 135 bucks - not bad considering most entry level pins are around 150 new. having problems with the uploader on the forum, so heres some pics on photobucket of my pin />/>

http://s1294.beta.ph...697958444330143

if we get a bit more rain i'll be testing her out next week />/>

whats your pin setup ALN?

Nice reel man.

[NADO]

I got something that was outta my budget but I don't like upgrading over an over cause I learned that the hard way with my aquarium so I got a raven rv9 rod and a okuma shiffield s1002 />/> didnt getti try it out yet cause I'm have training for 2 months in school but I heard soo much about it and I love the feel of it already />/> I bring it out to the front yard and pretend to cast />/> I swear my neighbor thinks I'm crazy doing this at like 6-7 at night

Don't be so sure. Ya you don't need to upgrade....but you will lol.

[ALN]

Lol nado well if I do I'll just be the pin

[FrequentFlyer]

I got something that was outta my budget but I don't like upgrading over an over cause I learned that the hard way with my aquarium so I got a raven rv9 rod and a okuma shiffield s1002 />/> didnt getti try it out yet cause I'm have training for 2 months in school but I heard soo much about it and I love the feel of it already />/> I bring it out to the front yard and pretend to cast />/> I swear my neighbor thinks I'm crazy doing this at like 6-7 at night

just when you think you've got what you want something new and shiny comes out that catches your eye a certain way, next think you know.....its how i ended up with a loomis

[ALN]

Loll! I saw some nice islanders

[GoodenTight]

Don't be so sure. Ya you don't need to upgrade....but you will lol.

you must always upgrade until you have an imperial and simms, right?




anyways,

Ive used suffix seige 8lb for both salmon and trout. Its great. I just picked up some suffix Elite Hi Vis I am about to go spool right meow

[schnip]

IMPERIAL---OR IT DIDNT HAPPEN

[NADO]

loosen up there mr tight, imperial is only the beginning of the journey. There's lots of reels beyond that...R2, RSG, Canada Fishing Reels, Rivers edge reels, Demarco. The list goes on but Imperials sure do get alot of promotion on this forum.

[LordMykiss]

i heard great things about suffix pro mix, but even rapala is out of it. good luck getting your hands on it. personally 13 years of river fishing i've always used raven, usually 8. long story short, because of shot line i moved to raven 12lb. the other day tried to grab my float out of a tree and half the tree broke. i fished with it right after and landed a decent fish with no problems. only problem with 12 is, if it gets caught in your cp it might snap it if the space is too narrow. happens with my stanton from 2001. i am about to try some promix though, i will keep you updated.

[NADO]

I got myself a 400yd spool of 10lb suffix promix shipped for just under $8.50 off ebay. Gave a the 8lb seige a try and hate it just like everyone told me lol.

[ChaseChrome]

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